Clubs offer something for every student, a place to get involved and meet people with similar interests. However, a club would not be able to grow and become popular without the people who run and plan meetings.

The co-presidents of art club, seniors Zoey Franz and Alexis Williams, have made their club one of the most popular clubs on campus. “They do everything they can do to help the club run smoothly,” art teacher and art club advisor Mindy LeJeune said.

The year before, LeJeune had the decision of nominating a president as the art club advisor.

“Last year my teacher, Mrs. LeJeune, nominated me. This year I just said I would continue doing it,” Franz said.

Williams, on the other hand, took on the position out of interest.

“Alexis volunteered to be co-president,” LeJeune said.

Before the numbers of people joined, the presidents had to get the word out about their club.

“Big advertising at club day helped,” Franz said.

Around the school, they’ve pinned flyers to attract people to the meetings.

“We try to make them eye-catching,” Franz said.

Flyers and posters work well but require a good amount of time from the presidents.

“It takes a lot of time to plan, make posters and flyers, and get supplies,” Williams said.

As far as preparation goes, it’s not just between the two of them, but also other influences that help shape the meeting activities.

“We ask the members for suggestions for activities, we then choose ideas from the suggested list,” LeJeune said.

The two presidents have incorporated more than just art to the meetings.

“Usually art club involves free food, cool people, and rad music,” Williams said.

And things are never predictable, Williams and Franz make sure of that.

“Every time we do something different.” Williams said.

Time spent working and planning paid off. Sooner than later the club was growing with regular members, such as sophomore Jordan Frank.

“I heard about art club all the time last year from flyers or conversations with friends. It’s something that’s just always held my interest since I love doing art projects so when the club started this year I was so excited to join,” Frank said.

Working together, the two presidents create a lively but controlled environment despite the numbers of attendees.

“The presidents of art club are very good at managing a large group of high school students in one place and do well at clearly explaining the projects enough for us to understand, but still giving us the freedom to explore and be creative,” Frank said.

To help keep members and other students updated, the presidents created social media pages for the club.

“The members of the art club committee have a page on Facebook,” Williams said.

Most of the outside work involves preparation and advertising for the every two-week meetings.

“They come in during FIT to make posters, talk to other co-vice presidents, plan for supplies, and set up who will bring food.” LeJeune said.

Specific skills and arrangements should be in hand when taking on the leadership role of president. “You just have to be willing to put in the work and be passionate,” Franz said.

Williams uses a technique to deal with the work of a senior and being president all at once.

“Effective time management is a skill I mastered as a freshman,” Williams said.

Before the club began, the two presidents found a personal interest in art through different experiences.

“I’ve loved drawing and painting as a form of expression since before I can remember,” Williams said.

When it comes to leaving art club and high school all together, Williams does not see herself in the arts as a career despite her love of it.

“I think art will always be my form of expression but I don’t plan on advancing career-wise,” Williams said.

So far, the two presidents have around sixty members attending each meeting making art club one of the most popular organizations on campus, and their hard work does not go noticed.

“I feel like they are doing a fantastic job with running the club,” said LeJeune. “I couldn’t ask for two better presidents.”